Key Terms for Sound Waves
Vibration
The backward and forward movement of a body
Pitch
Measure of sound frequency expressed as Hertz or Hz
Amplitude
The measure of the height of the wave
Frequency
Number of times a second a sound wave repeats itself
Oscillation
Variations in air pressure that create a sound wave
Wave
Pattern of disturbance caused by sound
Loudness
Property of sound to differentiate between faint and loud sounds
Intensity
Power carried by sound waves
Wavelength
The distance between two crests